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his year more than 10 million florists will send flowers to honor mothers and 150 million cards will be delivered to mothers in more than 46 countries around the world. Mother’s Day is something to which everyone can relate. Whether biological, adoptive, stepmother, or godmother, the influence of a mother reaches across regions, religions, castes, cultures, genders, and every financial status with a guiding force that molds and shapes the lives and personalities of her children. There could not be a more universal celebration. But long before Mother’s Day was designated on the calendar of any country, God signed a resolution that commanded us to honor our mothers. He wrote it with his finger on tablets of stone. We know it as the fifth of the Ten Commandments: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” (Ex. 20:12 NIV). The following is taken from an anonymous poem that describes the things mothers teach their children just by being an excellent example: When you thought I wasn’t looking . . . I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one. I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals. I heard you say a prayer, and I believed there is a God I could always talk to. I saw tears in your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it’s all right to cry. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I looked . . . and wanted to say thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn’t looking. A few years ago when I wrote the book, Gifts of Grace in Women of Faith, I made this dedication: “To the memory of my mother, Leona Gore, who was capable of sharing a bathroom with five daughters and still make it to church on time; who transformed small, mundane parsonages into homes we could call our own; whose creative sewing made homemade dresses look like designer fashions; who always put others’ needs before her own, thereby teaching me by example how to share God’s gift of grace with others.” It is a privilege to honor mothers not only on Mother’s Day, but every day of the year. Disclaimer All of the content in the GoodNews Christian Magazine is for general information and/or use. Such contents does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) a decision. Any specific advice or replies to queries in any part of the magazine is the personal opinion of such experts/consultants/persons and is not subscribed to by GoodNews Christian Magazine. The information in GoodNews Christian Magazine is provided on an “AS IS” basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or article we deem inappropriate.
May 2017
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Pg 6 GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk
The Power of Serving by Samuel Burger Pg 8 GoodNews for Kids A Special Gift for Mom by Danielle Jennings Pg 10 GoodNews on Money Matters “Avoid the New Normal” by Andrew Lee Pg 12 GoodNews for Men Ananias by Charles G. Laws Pg 14 GoodNews for Women Ringtone Misery Turns to Morning Glory by Sheila Bird Pg 16 GoodNews for your Taste Buds Vietnamese Pho Curry Noodle Soup by Areli Rayo Pg 26 GoodNews for Teens Student Ministry: Where Do I Start? by Jared Waldrop Pg 28 GoodNews for Seniors Extraordinary Caregivers by Esmerelda Lee Pg 30 GoodNews for Everyone The Joy of a Small Note by Glenda Prichard Pg 32 GoodNews for Couples Marriage Makes Us More Like Christ by Rachel Smith Pg 34 GoodNews for Health & Fitness The Bright Side of Life by Evan Tyler Fox Pg 36 GoodNews for Everyone Spending Time with God by Yada Draper Pg 38 GoodNews for Women’s Health Office-Based Surgery by Dr. James White Pg 40 GoodNews for Everyone Constant Yet Changing by Mead Vest Pg 42 GoodNews for Life My Mother, My Dreamer, My Protector by Delaney Walker Pg 44 GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk Take Care of the Skin You’re In by Hailey Armstrong Gaskin
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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk
The Power of Serving
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The signs of greatness and leadership define a life that has a servant’s heart. by Samuel Burger
once read about a person who falsely claimed he
able” (NKJV). Did you notice the reason behind this
was a soldier in the Army while wearing a deceased
request was a desire for personal advancement? We
soldier's uniform. However, a true soldier called him
must serve without expectations. 2. You serve submissively. Matthew 20:23 reads, “So
out on the inconsistencies of his uniform. The soldier yelled, "Stolen Valor," a reference to the Stolen Valor Act,
He said to them, “You will indeed drink My cup, and
a law passed making anyone caught reaping tangible
be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;
benefits from impersonating a service member subject to
but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine
federal criminal charges.
to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father” (NKJV). Jesus totally committed to the Father’s will. He was ready to serve all the way to the cross.
The problem with this person is that he wanted status over service. It was only a matter of time before he got caught. He wanted the servant’s position but not the servant’s attitude. There are people who want recognition and reward instead of humility and submission. Are you serving 3. You serve sacrificially.
to get a position, or are you serving because of God's rightful position in your life? Jesus stated His mission in
Jesus gave His life and we are to pick up
Matthew 20:28: “Just as the Son of Man did not come to
our cross and follow Him. This is the definition
be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for
of greatness and leadership.
many” (NIV). We are to be marked by servanthood. Here are three signs you have a servant’s heart: 1. You serve selflessly. Matthew 20:20-22 reads, “Then
Leonard Bernstein, the celebrated orchestra conductor was once asked, "What is the hardest instrument to play?" Without a moment's hesitation he replied, "Second fiddle. I can always get plenty of first
the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her
violinists. But to find one who plays second violin with
sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him.
as much enthusiasm, or second French horn, or second
And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to
flute—now that's a problem! And yet, if no one plays
Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one
second, we have no harmony."1 Perhaps we could find harmony by serving one
on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.” But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are
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another? Don’t you think? 1
Ben Patterson, “A Faith Like Mary’s,” Preaching Today, Tape No. 87.
Samuel Burger is the pastor of Chestuee Worship Center, 1414 Athens Road, Calhoun, TN 37309. Feel free to contact him at samuelbrgr@yahoo.com for prayer requests or praise reports.
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A Special Gift for Mom
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by Danielle Jennings
othing says Mother’s Day like a sentimental, handmade gift. From handprints in clay to handcrafted cards,
Mother’s Day is not complete without those gifts that are made with love. It is also not complete without flowers. Any type of flower, as long as it is given with love, is never a bad flower! So why not create flowers out of handprints? What a special way to deliver those flowers to Mom!
What you’ll need: • White sheet of paper
• Green paint for the stems • 4 other colors of paint • 1 color for the ribbon
• 3 colors that you want your flowers to be (Mom’s favorite colors would look nice!) • Paintbrushes
• Sponge to apply paint to hands!
How to:
• Apply the first color of paint to one of your hands • Press hand down firmly on piece of paper
• Apply second color of paint to the other hand
• Press down firmly overlapping the thumb on the first hand • Next, paint the stems with green paint from the palms to the bottom edge of the paper • Allow those hands and stems to dry for a few minutes • Apply the third color of paint to one of your hands, and overlap the other two handprints in the middle. • Your fingers should be right about where the thumbs are • Press hand firmly down on the paper
• Paint a green stem from that palm downward to the edge of the page. • Using your 4th color, paint a ribbon around the stems where they come together. • Let dry and present to Mom on Mother’s Day!
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Danielle Jennings is the director of children’s ministry at Ooltewah United Methodist. She is a graduate of Lee University and is currently working on her master’s degree. Her passion is working with children and helping them succeed.
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Avoid the “New Normal” MONEY MATTERS WITH DR. ANDREW LEE
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Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.
recent national news story reveals that many
every driver in the household, borrowing every dollar
Americans who are obese or overweight have
in student loans in order to attend college or graduate
decided to stop dieting or trying to get in
school, and planning for Social Security to be our sole
better shape. As Americans generally have grown more
or primary source of income in retirement so we can
overweight, many have apparently decided to abandon
“live it up” today. If we surround ourselves with people
any hope of being physically healthy and have instead
who are living this way, we come to believe that this
capitulated to corpulence. Commentators have used
is “normal” and it’s nothing to be concerned about. In
phrases like “the new normal” to describe America’s
fact, these same friends and family who are struggling
gravitation toward greater girth. In other words, many
financially may put us under negative peer pressure by
Americans have grown so used to seeing unhealthy
encouraging us to follow their foolish example rather
lifestyles everywhere they look that they have decided
than following wise and biblical counsel regarding
there’s no point in trying to improve their physical
personal finance. Eventually, we lose hope of ever
health since “everyone I know is this way.” It’s not
changing our financial situation.
my intention here to comment on fat shaming versus
What if, instead of succumbing to the depressing
fat acceptance; rather, here’s my point: financially
scenario I just described, you decided to be the example
speaking, there is a real danger of growing accustomed
of a healthy financial lifestyle? You determine to make a
to “the new normal” of struggling to make minimum
monthly budget and stick to it; you live on less money
monthly payments on countless consumer debts,
than you earn and save money for emergencies so you
paying a home mortgage for a full thirty years rather
can cut up your credit cards; you invest for retirement
than paying it off early, eating out almost daily instead
and retire wealthy; and you have money to donate
of buying groceries and cooking at home, having a
to worthy causes anytime you choose. Then you’d be
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Ananias
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Are you willing to be an “Ananias” to a brother or sister in Christ who is going through a difficult situation? by Charles G. Laws
ometimes as we read the scriptures, there is a simple
On the surface, this is a simple yet profound story,
meaning on the surface, but many times there is a
but the question arises: “Why did God need Ananias to
deeper truth. This happens in the Book of Acts in
lay his hands on Saul so that the scales would fall from
Saul’ s “Damascus-road” experience. In many cases we are more comfortable with the simple
his eyes?” After all, He made Saul blind in the first place! We see that Saul spent several days with a small band of
meaning because it requires less of us! Sometimes it requires
disciples, and they became companions. He would not
no action on our part other than reading it as our daily
have felt comfortable meeting the entire group of disciples
devotion! In Acts 9:2-9 we read of Saul’s conversion on the
at once, especially considering the fact that he persecuted
way to Damascus to persecute the Lord’s disciples, called
Christians zealously before his Damascus-Road experience!
“people of the Way” (see Acts
Also, the disciples would
9:2). As he neared Damascus,
not have felt comfortable
a light from heaven flashed
meeting Saul by himself!
around him and he fell to the
The truth is that Saul needed
ground. Then a voice said to
Ananias to introduce him to
him, “Saul, Saul, why do you
the entire band of disciples.
persecute me?” Saul answered
Each of us needs other
“Who are you, Lord?” The
Christians in our Christian
answer given to him is in
journey, sometimes just one
verse 5: “I am Jesus whom you
individual and sometimes
are persecuting.” He replied.
a small group, to help us
“Now get up and go into the
through a difficult situation.
city, and you will be told what
Also, each of us should be
you must do” (NIV).
willing to be an “Ananias” to
Saul was blinded by the
a brother or sister in Christ
light, and for three days he did not eat nor drink anything.
who is going through a difficult situation. The following
He apparently stayed at the house of a disciple named
lessons are learned from the above and are excellent for
Judas (not Iscariot). In Damascus there was a disciple
discussion in a Bible study.
named Ananias. The Lord called him in a vision and told him to go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and seek out a man called Saul of Tarsus who was blind. He was instructed further to lay his hands on him that he might receive his sight. Ananias naturally was afraid, but the Lord said, “Go” in verse 15, and he did as the Lord commanded.
1. Each of us needs other Christians at times to help us through a difficult situation. 2. A visitor is more at ease if he or she is accompanied by a friend or a small group. 3. An excellent tool for church growth is the development of small groups or “communities.”
The Scales fell from Saul’s eyes and he got up and was baptized. He took some food and regained his strength. In verses 19(b)-20 we read: “Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God” (NIV).
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Charles G. Laws is a member of Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene. He has a B.A. degree with a major in mathematics and minors in physics and education from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville TN and a M.A. degree with a major in mathematics from The University of Tennessee (UTK). He enjoys reading, chess, walking and listening to music.
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Ringtone Misery Turns to Morning Glory
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Casting my fears and concerns on the One who cares for the sparrow−and me! by Sheila Bird
’ve never been a morning person so when my cell phone alarm went off, I wanted to hide it under the mattress and go back to sleep. It didn’t matter what I was going through, how I felt, or how much sleep I had the night before; I could always count on that relentless little ringtone to force me out of my cocoon of blankets and into the light of day. This particular day I was so overwhelmed by the cares of life that I would have postponed the sunrise if that were possible. Reluctantly I dragged myself out of bed, muttered a half-hearted prayer, and got ready for work. The things I had left undone the day before and those that lay ahead of me were all I could focus on. My husband drove me to work that day. He is one of those awful morning people. Before he has even had breakfast, he is chattering away about everything under the sun. I, on the other hand, don’t speak until it becomes absolutely necessary. Since I didn’t take the time to dwell on the Lord, who so graciously gave me another day to live; I began to cast my cares on my husband. I figured he could handle my insecurities. So I said to him, “I don’t know why in the world the Bible tells us not to worry about tomorrow. I am not sure it’s even humanly possible.” He calmly agreed with me that it is difficult to hand our cares over to the Lord. He assured me that God knows what is best for us even when we don’t.
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He said that no matter how we interpret the scripture about tomorrow, that life will go on. So I agreed with him that everything would be alright, even though I still questioned how. As we arrived in the parking lot where I worked, everything was still dripping wet from a brief summer rain. Sunrays were piercing a light fog that was slowly lifting from the ground. I opened the car door and heard a little bird singing. It was loud and strong, happy and carefree. The little bird seemed completely unshaken by the wind and the rain that had passed through just hours before sunrise. In my typical morning disposition I said, “Listen to that bird. What’s he got to sing about anyway?” And in my husband’s atypical, lighthearted way he answered, “Maybe his bills are paid and he has no thought for tomorrow.” As I walked down the sidewalk, conviction fluttered in my heart like the wings of that little bird. His song became impossible to ignore. It caused me to turn my eyes and ears toward heaven. As I did, my aches and pains, worries and cares lost their grip on me. I decided to join the little bird in song. I think it went like this: “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.” Sheila Bird writes from her home in Cleveland, TN. She is a published author and is passionately pursuing the ministry of encouragement through free-lance writing.
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Vietnamese Phõ Curry Noodle Soup by Areli Rayo
Ingredients: • 2 tbs. oil
Method
Add the oil, minced garlic, ginger, and red curry
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
paste in a pot over medium heat for a few minutes. Add
• 1 inch grated ginger
the chicken-style stock, star anise, and coconut milk to
• 4 tbs. Thai red curry paste
the pot. When it begins to boil, taste the broth and adjust
• 2 star-anise, whole
accordingly (more chicken-style seasoning or coconut
• 5 cups water plus 1/3 cup McKay’s chicken-style
milk/water). Add dry noodles to the pot and turn off
seasoning
heat. At this point, cover the pot to allow the noodles to
• ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
cook with the insulated heat. Pour soup in bowls and add
• 6 oz. dried noodles
toppings as desired.
Toppings:
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• 1 cup mushrooms, fried
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• 1 lime
now become a staple food in my family. The quick prep
• 1 bunch cilantro
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• Bean sprouts
like a quick, tasty lunch, especially when you can eat until you’re satisfied, and not feel sluggish, or in need of a nap after such a gourmet meal. With such a versatile dish, there’s no going wrong. Adding something crunchy (like sprouts) and something soft (like tofu) enhances the flavorful experience all the more!
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Areli Rayo works for Wildwood Lifestyle Center, a faith-based medical institution just outside of Chattanooga that promotes preventative healthcare. She works in human resources and enjoys spending her weekends backpacking, gardening, and of course, making mindful recipes.
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Chattanooga Church Directory Anglican
Anglican Church of the Redeemer 423.892.1101 104 McBrien Rd, 37411
Assembly of God
Calvary Church 423.629.1200 1212 South Seminole Drive, 37412 Fresh Fire Awakening 423.255.3103 Chattanooga, 37421
Baptist Bayside Baptist Church 423-344-8327 6100 Hwy 58 Harrison, TN 37416 Covenant Baptist Church 423.892.5542 1640 N. Joiner Rd, 37421 Duncan Park Baptist Church 706.899.3707 1609 Glowmont Dr, 37412 New Haven Baptist Church 423.855.4910 1058 Graysville Rd, 37421 Middle Cross Baptist Church 423.877.5742 4009 Norcross Rd, 37343 Heritage Baptist Church 423.499.5060 2934 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Ridgeview Baptist Church 423.899.1530 6 Moore Rd, 37411 Spring Creek Road Baptist 423.894.0700 1312 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 Alpine Baptist Church 423.875.3522 4720 Stagg Rd, 37415 Ashland Terrace Baptist Church 423.877.4392 906 Ashland Terrace, 37415 Avondale Baptist Church 423.344.2208 5479 Hwy 58, 37416 Bartle Baugh Baptist Church 423.344.5207 6129 Champion Rd, 37416 Berean Baptist Church 423.629.1634 1614 Kirby Ave, 37404 Bethel Baptist Church 423.875.9107 632 Lullwater Rd, 37405 Bethlehem Baptist Church 423.266.5484 101 Lawn St, 37405 Bible Way Baptist Church 423.624.2149 2003 Elmendorf St, 37406
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Brainerd Baptist Church 423.624.2606 300 Brookfield Ave, 37411 Brainerd Hills Baptist Church 423.892.6645 6611 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 Calvary Baptist Church 423.875.8154 5201 Dayton Blvd, 37415 Central Baptist Church 423.624.4678 901 Woodmore Ln, 37411 Charity Baptist Church 423.267.6576 2340 Rossville Blvd, 37408 Clifton Hill Baptist Church 423.867.4887 3616 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Concord Baptist Church 423.892.9313 7025 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Brainerd Baptist Church 423.892.4235 1047 Graysville Rd, 37421 East Lake Baptist Church 423.698.1597 3315 12th Ave, 37407 East Ridge Baptist Church 423.698.2421 4201 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Edgewood Baptist Church 423.629.5821 3604 Ringgold Road, 37412 Empowerment Church 423.355.5576 1203 Blocker Lane, 37412 Faith Baptist Church 423.344.9712 8834 North Hickory Valley, 37416 Fellowship Baptist Church 423.894.8080 5335 Clemons Rd, 37412 First Baptist Church 423.265.2257 401 Gateway Ave, 37402 First Baptist Church 423.629.1950 1228 Latta St, 37406 First Baptist Church 423.265.3229 506 East 8th St., 37403 First Calvary Baptist Church 423.267.5159 300 Bell Ave, 37405 Grace Baptist Church 423.892.4869 7815 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Greater Beulah Baptist Church 423.624.0418 1301 Commerce St, 37404 Harmony Baptist Church 423.629.9660 3832 Youngstown Rd, 37406
Hickory Valley Baptist Church 423.892.1916 2320 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of the Highlands 423.493.4111 6621 Hunter Road, Harrison, TN 37341 Hillcrest Baptist Church 423.867.2812 3300 East 42nd St, 37407 Independent Baptist Church 423.875.3054 2624 Lyndon Ave, 37412 International Baptist Church 423.624.8638 1512 Old Ringgold Rd, 37404 Kings Point Baptist Church 423.624.5202 2834 Harrison Pike, 37403 Kingwood Baptist Church 423.624.7301 3522 Ringgold Rd, 37412 LifeSpring Baptist Church 423.892.8469 1701 Hickory Valley Road, 3742 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 423.697.7000 3777 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 North River Bible Baptist 423.313.2658 4810 EB Hixson Pike {Suite 106) Hixson, TN 37343 Lookout Valley Baptist Church 423.825.5335 23 Lilac Ave, 37419 Macedonia Baptist Church 423.267.6915 1156 East Main St, 374081 Mission Ridge Baptist Church 423.624.0424 302 Shallowford Rd, 37411 Morris Hill Baptist Church 423.892.2071 1804 Morris Hill Rd, 37421 Mount Paran Baptist Church 423.629.2377 1319 Moss Dr, 37411 New Grace Baptist Church 423.899.5510 7861 Lee Hwy, 37421 Orchard Knob Baptist Church 423.629.6115 1734 East 3rd St, 37404 Philadelphia Baptist Church 423.629.5786 2230 East 18th St, 37404 Pilgrim Rock Baptist Church 423.894.7548 1726 Church Rd, 37421 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 423.892.0237 1441 Crawford Rd, 37421
Prospect Baptist Church 423.698.4149 734 Dodson Ave, 37404 Resurrected Reformed Baptist 423.698.8086 2230 East 18th Street, 37404 Ridgedale Baptist Church 423.499.0994 1831 Hickory Valley Road, 37421 Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 423.629.9534 2001 Blackford St, 37404 Second Baptist Church 423.629.6039 1619 East Main St, 37404 Shiloh Baptist Church 423.267.3131 1708 Carr St, 37408 Silverdale Baptist Church 423.892.2173 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37421 Standifer Gap Baptist Church 423.892.8596 8159 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421 Stanley Heights Baptist Church 423.867.8060 1512 Mcbrien Rd, 37412 Temple Baptist Church 423.622.1913 3200 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Terra Vista Baptist Church 423.892.3879 4412 Oakwood Dr, 37416 Tucker Baptist Church 423.510.9684 1115 North Moore Rd, 37411 Washington Park Baptist 423.899.9408 1823 Shepherd Rd, 37421 Westview Baptist Church 423.899.0127 9516 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 Woodland Park Baptist Church 423.899.9185 6735 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421
Church of God East Chattanooga Church of God 423.894.7926 4924 Hwy 58, 37416 East Lake Church of God 423.698.6522 2949 East 29th St, 37407 Brainerd Hills Church of God 423.892.2092 410 Friar Rd, 37421 City Church of Chattanooga 423.894.6982 7122 Lee Hwy, 37421 Church of God of Prophecy 423.899.4074 3927 Webb Rd, 37416 Church of God of Prophecy
423.894.0597 2201 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of God Seventh Day 423.899.5490 7504 Old Lee Hwy, 37421 East Brainerd Church of God 423.899.4755 8312 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 The Crossing Church 423.867.7287 7501 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421 East Side Church of God 423.624.8797 2105 Citico Ave, 37404 Fellowship Church of God 423.867.3194 3426 Clio Ave, 37407 Holy Temple Church of God 423.629.2649 2311 Bliss St, 37406 Joyful Noise Church of God 423.698.1813 1614 Foust St, 37404 Omega Harvest Church 423.875.0033 4904 Dayton Blvd, 37415 Pure Holiness Church of God 423.622.4667 420 North Holly St, 37404 Redemption Point Church 423.855.7321 3831 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd. Ooltewah, TN 37363 Temple of Faith Church of God 423.698.2700 2139 East 27th 37407 Church of God of the Union Assembly 706.313.3489 1014 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 United Temple Church of God 423.624.1037 2418 Dodson Ave, 37406 Vision Church of God 423.624.7170 4901 Midland Pike, 37411 Word Center Church of God 423.867.3330 4803 13th Ave, 37407
Nazarene Alton Park Church of the Nazarene 423.756.2468 4004 Dorris St, 37410 Calvary Church of the Nazarene 423.892.5771 4400 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37416 East Brainerd Church of the Nazarene 423.499.8643 8101 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Church of the Nazarene 423.894.8656 1202 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 First Church of the Nazarene 423.624.2679 2099 East Main St, 37404
Community Church
Cosmopolitan Community Church 423.622.3217 3031 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 Friendship Community Church 423.698.3471 7 North Tuxedo Dr, 37411 Metropolitan Community Church 423.629.2737 1601 Foust St, 37404
Lutheran
Ascension Lutheran Church 423.698.5047 720 South Germantown Rd, 37412 First Lutheran Church 423-629-5990; www.first4u.org 2800 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Good Shepherd Lutheran 423.629.4661 www.gslcflock.org 822 Belvoir Ave, 37412 Saint Phillip Lutheran Church 423.267.1475 51 West 25th St, 37408
Methodist Jones Memorial UMC 423.624.6073 4131 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Mount Crest UMC 423.881.4165 8206 Cicero Tr, 37421 St John UMC 423.892.2257 3921 Murray Hills Dr, 37416 Wesley Memorial UMC 423.892.6446 6314 E. Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge UMC Pastor Ken Sauer 423-892-8451; eastridgeumc.org 1601 Prater Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Stanley UMC 423.624.6729 501 Dodson Ave, 37404 Washington Hills UMC 423.892.8050 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Cleveland Trinity UMC 423.892.6926 9028 Warbler Ln, 37421 East Lake UMC 423.624.4921 2903 East 37th St, 37407 St Elmo UMC 423.490.7039 4626 St. Elmo Avenue, 37409 Lake Vista UMC 423.892.4941 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Saint Mary CME Church 423.622.2742 1417 Wheeler Ave, 37406 Sheares Memorial UMC 423.855.2004 515 Airport Rd, 37421
Sheares Memorial UMC 423.698.4114 400 Glenwood Dr, 37404 Tyner UMC 423.892-0444 6805 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421
Non-Denominational Christian Family Church 423.774.8888 88 Hunt Drive Rossville, GA 30741 Celebration Church 423.892.8979 6425 Lee Highway, 37421 The Sacred Heart Mission of Chattanooga 423.238.3835 3914 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Free To Worship Revival Center 423-650-9172 9966 Lovell Rd, 37379 Faith Connection Church 423.933.6986 7312 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Metropolitan Tabernacle 423.894.3377 2101 West Shepherd Rd, 37422 Carpenters Cowboy Church 423.867.4232 3616 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Brainerd Hills Chapel Church 423.899.3098 5931 Pinegrove Tr, 37421 Chattanooga Church 423.892.2888 6188 Adamson Circle, 37416 Christian Church of Hope 423.855.0767 2330 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of Jesus 423.629.5051 2118 Wilson St, 37406 Church of the First Born 423.756.0704 3418 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Church of the Lord Jesus 423.265.8235 200 West 19th St, 37408 Mount Summit of Peace Church 423.899.0434 6925 Shallowford Rd, 37421 New Covenant Church 423.867.2121 3700 Clio Ave, 37407 New Covenant Fellowship Church 423.899.8001 1326 North Moore Road, 37411 Walker Avenue First Church 423.622.2982 2101 Walker St, 37404 Worlds Church of the Living God 423.622.2992 2110 Glass St, 37406
Pentecostal
4204 Ohls Ave, 37410 Redemption To The Nations 423.855.7321 1908 Bailey Ave, 37404 Sharon Pentecostal Church 423.867.7088 1400 East 48th St, 37407 Virtuous Church Pastor Richard O. Smith 5952 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 (423)521-4440 www.virtuouschurch.org Word of Pentecost Church 423.624.2620 1722 Newton St, 37406
Presbyterian First Cumberland Presbyterian 423.698.2556 1505 North Moore Rd, 37411 Central Presbyterian Church 423.629.1401 1815 McCallie Ave, 37404 Covenant Presbyterian Church 423.899.5377 8451 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Presbyterian Church 423.867.2717 4919 Court Dr, 37412 First Presbyterian Church 423.267.1206 554 McCallie Ave, 37402 New Hope Presbyterian Church 423.892.0853 7301 Shallowford Rd, 37421 North Minster Presbyterian 423.894.3773 4791 Hal Dr, 37416 St Elmo Presbyterian Church 423.821.1424 4400 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Second Presbyterian Church 423.266.2828 700 Pine St, 37402
Vineyard Vineyard Christian Fellowship 423.704.2188 10615 London Ln, 37302
Seventh-Day Collegedale Community 9503 Four Corners Place Collegedale, TN 37363 Hamilton County Church 7997 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Orchard Park SDA Church 423.698.0707 951 N. Orchard Knob Ave, 37404
Wesleyan Faith Community Wesleyan 7725 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN 37421
Emanuel Pentecostal Church 423.821.5261 issuu.com/goodnewschatt
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• P.O. Box 297 Mentone, AL 35984 • (256) 634-4404 • alpinecamp.com • summer@alpinecamp.com • Ages: 6-9 (Week 1), and 10-13 (Week 2), and 14 and up can apply to be counselors and attend camp at no charge, if they are accepted. • Boys/Girls: Boys
ART CREATIONS CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMP
• 7351 Commons Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 • (423) 531-7606 • art-creations.com • artcreationsclasses@gmail.com • Ages: 7-14 • Boys/Girls: Both
BASECAMP AT BACHMAN ACADEMY
• 414 Brymer Creek Rd. McDonald, TN 37353 • (866) 397-CAMP • bachmansummer.org • basecamp@bachmanacademy.org • Ages: 12-17 • Boys/Girls: Both
BAYLOR SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
• 171 Baylor School Rd. Chattanooga, TN • (423) 267-8505 ext 336 or (423) 757-2616 • baylorschool.org/summer • carol_huckaby@baylorschoo.org • Ages: 5-16 • Boys/Girls: Both
BELVOIR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS
• 800 Belvoir Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37412 • (423) 622-3755 • bcalions.org • admissions@bcalions.org • Ages: PK3 – Rising 8th Graders • Boys/Girls: Both
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BEREAN ACADEMY DAY CAMP
• 441 Berean Ln. Hixson, TN 37343 • (423) 877-1288 • bereanacademy.net • stewartl@bereanacademy.net • Ages: 3-12 • Boys/Girls: Both
BOYD BUCHANAN SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
• 4650 Buccaneer Tr. Chattanooga, TN 37411 • (423) 622-6177 • bbschoo.org • harmonj@bereanacademy.net • Ages: 3-17 • Boys/Girls: Both
BRAINERD BAPTIST SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
• 300 Brookfield Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37411 • (423) 424-1141 • brainerdbaptistschool.org • ccreed@brainerdbaptist.org • Ages: Summer Care: 3-Rising Kindergarteners • Summer Camp: Rising 1st Graders-Exiting 5th Graders • Boys/Girls: Both
BRIGHT DAYS AT THE BRIGHT SCHOOL
• 1950 McDade Ln. Chattanooga, TN 37405 • (423) 267-8546 • brightschool.com/summer • summer@brightschool.com • Ages: 3 (By Aug 1) – 8 (or rising 3rd grader) • Boys/Girls: Both
CAMP GRACE AT GRACE BAPTIST ACADEMY
• 7815 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 • (423) 892-8224, ext 3 • gracechatt.org • campgrace@mygracechatt.org • Ages: 5-12 & CILT (Counselor in Leadership Training) Program for ages 13+ • Boys/Girls: Both
CAMP INVENTION
• Various locations throughout Chattanooga • (800) 968-4332 • campinvention.org • campinvention@invent.org • Ages: K-6th Grade • Boys/Girls: Both
CAMP JOE JOE’S THE CLAY POT
• 1311 Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 • (423) 265-2007 • dirtfromtheclaypotblog.com • theclaypotreview@comcast.net • Ages: 4-12 • Boys/Girls: Both
CAMP JULIETTE LOW
• 321 Camp Juliette Low Rd. Cloudland, GA 30731 • (706) 862-2169 • cjl.org • info@cjl.org • Ages: 7-17 • Boys/Girls: Girls
CAMP SIGNAL
• 109 Germantown Rd. Chattanooga, TN 38411 • (423) 698-8528 • signalcenters.org/programs/ • monica_stone@signalcenters.org • Ages: 3-22 • Boys/Girls: Both
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CAMP SKYLINE
• 4888 Alabama Hwy. 117 Mentone, AL 35984 • (800) 448-9279 • campskyline.com • info@campskyline.com • Ages: 6-16 • Boys/Girls: Girls
CAMP WOODMONT
• 381 Moonlight Dr. Cloudland, GA 30731 • (423) 472-6070 • campwoodmont.com • Alyson@campwoodmont.com • Ages: 6-14 • Boys/Girls Both
CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS
• 3354 Charger Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37409 • (423) 265-6411 • ccsk12.com/summer-camps • summerprograms@ccsk12.com • Ages: PK4 – 12th Grade • Boys/Girls: Both
CHATTANOOGA ZOO CAMP
• 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 • (423) 697-1322 • chattzoo.org • education@chattzoo.org • Ages: PK – 8th Grade • Boys/Girls: Both
COHUTTA SPRINGS YOUTH CAMP
• P.O. Box 12000 Calhoun, GA 30703 • (706) 602-7346 • cs-yc.com • campinfo@gccsda.com • Ages: 7-18 • Boys/Girls: Both
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM FRIENDS DISCOVERY CAMP/ SUMMER CAMPS
• 321 Chestnut St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 • (423) 648-6045 • cdmfun.org • san@cdmfun.org • Ages: Discovery Camp: 7-10; 11-12 • Summer Camps: 4-5 (half-day preschool camp); 5-12; 10-14 • Boys/Girls:Both
FIRST CUMBERLAND DAYPLAYERS SUMMER CAMP
• 1505 North Moore Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37411 • (423) 698-2556 • firstcumberland.com • office@firstcumberaland.com • Ages: 5-13 • Boys/Girls: Both
GPS SUMMER PROGRAMS
• 205 Island Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37405 • (423) 634-3457 • gps.edu • summerprograms@gps.edu • Ages: 4-17 • Boys/Girls: Girls
HICKORY VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS
• 6605 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 • (423) 894-3200 • hvcs.org • lputman@hvcs.org • Ages: 4 years- Rising 5th Graders • Boys/Girls: Both
HIGH POINT DOWNTOWN’S SUMMER ROCK CAMP
• 1007 Appling St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 • (423) 602-7625 • highpointcliming.com/downtown/prgrams/camps • info@highpointclimbing.com • Ages: 5-14 • Boys/Girls: Both
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• 1007 Appling St. Chattanooga, TN 37406 • (423) 475-6578 • highpointclimbing.com/riverside/programs/camps • riverside@highpointclimbing.com • Ages: 5-14 • Boys/Girls: Both
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART SUMMER ART CAMPS
• 10 Bluff View Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 • (423) 752-2051 • huntermuseum.org/summer-camp • rveal@huntermuseum.org • Ages: 3-14 • Boys/Girls: Both
JUNIOR AND TEEN DAY RAIL CAMP AT THE TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM • 4119 Cromwell Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 • (423) 894-8028 • tvrail.com • jennis@tvrail.com • Ages: 7-18 • Boys/Girls: Both
LEARNINGRX BRAIN CAMP
• Downtown and East Brainerd locations • (423) 305-1599 • learningrx.com/Chattanooga-east • chattanoogaeast.tn@learningrx.net • Ages: 8-14 • Boys/Girls: Both
MCCALLIE SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
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• 500 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 • (423) 493-5886 • mccalliesummercamps.com • mwood@mccallie.org • Ages 5-16 • Boys/Girls: Both, varies by camp
• 2701 Vermont Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 • (423) 624-4618 • myndhs.com • summercamp@myndhs.com • Ages: Rising K – Rising 8th Graders • Boys/Girls: Both
PRIMROSE SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMPS
EAST BRAINERD • 1619 Gunbarrel Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 • (423) 499-5584 • primroseeastbrainerd.com • hmiller@primroseeastbrainerd.com HIXSON • 5170 Preschool Ln. Hixson, TN 37343 • (423) 870-4840 • primrosehixson.com • ctownsend@primrosehixson.com • Ages: 5-12 • Boys/Girls: Both
PRIVATEER YOUTH SAILING SUMMER CAMP
• 4713 Privateer Rd. Hixson, TN 37343 • (423) 432-6501 • privateeryachtclub.org • steve@optistuff.com • Ages: 8-17 • Boys/Girls: Both
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER SUMMER CAMP • 400 Garden Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37419 • (423) 821-1160 • reflectionriding.org • education@reflectionriding.org • Ages: 5-13 • Boys/Girls: Both
RIVERVIEW CAMP FOR GIRLS
• 757 County Rd. 614 Mentone, AL 35984 • (800) 882-0722 • riverviewcamp.com • info@riverviewcamp.com • Ages: 6-16 • Boys/Girls: Girls
SKYUKA HALL “BRIDGING THE ACADEMIC GAP”
• 1200 Mountain Creek Rd. Ste. 300 Chattanooga, TN • (423) 877-9711 • skyukahall.org • lblazek@skyukahall.org • Ages: K – Rising 10th Graders • Boys/Girls: Both
• 290 Quintard Rd. Sewanee, TN 37375 • (931) 598-5651 • sasweb.org/summer • sbergman@sasweb.org • Ages: 6 – Adults • Boys/Girls: Both • 7525 Min Tom Dr. Chattanooga, TN • (423) 894-6485 or (423) 899-1999 • stns.org • kleckenby@stns.org • Ages: 4-12 • Boys/Girls: Both
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP
• 1117 Dayton Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 • (423) 800-4644 • southeasternadventuretours.com • director@southeasternadventuretours.com • Ages: 7-14 • Boys/Girls: Both
TECHTOWN SUMMER CAMPS
• 1100 Market St. 2nd Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 • (423) 308-7730 • gotechtown.org • contact@gotechtown.org • Ages: 7-17 • Boys/Girls: Both
UTC CHALLENGER STEM LEARNING CENTER SUMMER SPACE CAMPS • 855 E. Fifth St. Chattanooga, TN 37403 • (423) 425-2284 • utc.edu/challengercenter • wanda-budan@utc.edu • Ages: 4-14 • Boys/Girls: Both
VALLEY VIEW RANCH EQUESTRIAN CAMP FOR GIRLS
• 606 Valley View Ranch Rd. Cloudland, GA 30731 • (706) 862-2231 • valleyviewranch.com • info@valleyviewranch.com • Ages: 8-17 • Boys/Girls: Girls
VESPER POINT
• 3216 Leek Pk. Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 • (423) 648-7936 • vesperpoint.org • cvp@vesperpoint.org • Ages: Rising 3rd Graders – Rising 10th Graders • Boys/Girls: Both
YMCA CAMP OCOEE
• 111 YMCA Dr. Ocoee, TN 37361 • (423) 338-5588 • campocoee.com • info@campocoee.com • Ages: 7-17 • Boys/Girls: Both
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FEATURED COVER STORY
Sonic Automotive—A Fortune 500 Company
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The Best Place to Work and Shop by Emily Bangura
onic Automotive got its start when a young O. Bruton Smith fell in love with cars. He began racing and rebuilding cars in his parents’ garage and then began
selling them in their front yard. His passion for building, racing, and selling automobiles led him to open his first used-car dealership in Charlotte, North Carolina. This little garage shop quickly turned into the massive company it is today with more than 100 stores, representing fifteen brands and several thousand employees.
Their Success
Sonic Automotive credits their success to their
• Performance of vehicle maintenance, warranty, paint and collision repair services • Arrangement of extended warranty contracts • Financing and insurance for the company's customers
Their Brands and Locations
Sonic Automotive operates more than 100 dealerships
spread across thirteen states and twenty-five major metropolitan markets. They represent approximately twenty-five different automotive brands with the majority of their dealerships being luxury and import brands. They are an industry-leading automotive retailer committed to
commitment to leadership, which is exemplified both in
providing their customers with an outstanding automotive
Mr. Smith and his employees. Thanks to dedicated hard
experience that is delivered with professionalism, integrity,
work, they have become one of the largest and most
and enthusiasm.
successful automotive retailers in the country. As a Fortune
Today, there are two dealerships, run by two brothers,
500 company and member of the Russell 2000 Index,
in the Chattanooga area that Sonic Automotive owns.
today, Sonic Automotive is among the largest automotive
Chris and Shannon Harris manage Nissan of Chattanooga
retailers in the United States. These dealerships provide
and Economy Honda, respectively. They were born into a
comprehensive services, including
family of people passionate about cars. Their father was a
• Sales of both new and used cars
sales manager for a local Ford dealership while they were
• Light trucks
growing up and it was a natural choice to follow in his
• Sales of replacement parts
footsteps. For Chris, he was always interested in vehicles
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and for eleven years he worked in the trucking business. In 1999 he began working in the car industry. Likewise, Shannon found it easy to join his father’s team. He washed cars for the dealership his dad had worked at all through high school, and when he graduated from college, he went right to the sales floor of his father’s store. The brothers later started a business called Harris Brothers Automotive, and ran that shop for a few years before returning to Sonic Automotive in their new roles as general managers. Both brothers quickly grew in their roles in their respective companies. They started in sales before becoming sales managers and then progressed to general managers.
Their Service and Commitment
Nissan of Chattanooga offers new and pre-owned cars
with full service and parts for their cars. When you visit their Chattanooga dealership for regular car service and maintenance, you can trust their trained auto technicians to perform the required maintenance or service your vehicle needs. If you’re looking for auto parts, they can help you out there too and assist with whatever DIY upgrade or repair you’re doing. You can trust Nissan of Chattanooga to have reliable auto parts both in stock and available to special order. Like Nissan of Chattanooga, Economy Honda has an impressive stock of parts and services available to help each customer. Their service and commitment to their guests doesn’t end with the sale of a new Honda or the purchase of a pre-owned vehicle; Economy Honda guests can visit their dealership and take advantage of their car repair and Honda service center. Their repair facility is Honda certified and will help you with all of your service, repair, and maintenance needs now and in the future.
Their Passion
Sonic Automotive is not just here for the customers,
but also for the community that provides the customers. Sonic Automotive is passionate about giving back to the community and even holds a friendly competition where the different dealerships compete to do the most community service in a set period of time. Nissan of Chattanooga sponsors multiple baseball teams and schools and also sponsors a golf tournament for Junior Achievement. At the golf tournament, they offer a prize of a new car for whoever gets a hole-in-one. Economy Honda partners with the Make a Wish Foundation to send a child to Disney World every quarter of the fiscal year. Sonic Automotive claims to the best place to work and shop and they live up to those claims. Both Harris brothers love working for Sonic Automotive. They know that Sonic Automotive will always take care of them, and this knowledge helps them extend that same mentality to their customer service. They want the customers to know that no matter how hard the project may seem in their garages; a Sonic Automotive store can help them experience the best place to shop and the best location to get car work done. For more information, contact Nissan of Chattanooga at (423) 381-6435 or Economy Honda at (423) 381-6429. You may also visit them online at www.sonicautomotive.com.
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Student Ministry: Where Do I Start? No matter the size of your group, start by capitalizing on relationships.
“W
by Jared Waldrop here do I start?” That is a question I have
the resources to conduct a traditional student service, don’t worry!
heard many times over the past few years.
Do what you can with what you have. Start here: as you gather
Having been in ministry for over a decade
with your teens, focus on ways to include the Word. Build young
now and being part of the National Youth Leaders Association,
lives by helping them make the connection between real life and
I have been able to talk ministry with an array of youth leaders
real faith. Teach them and encourage them. The disciple-making
from many different settings. Almost all of the leaders are
process isn't easy, but it is vital. Whether it’s a Bible study or a
volunteers who are searching for “how-to” when it comes to
video curriculum, provide something. I am finding that one of the
getting student ministry up and running, or to the next level, at
biggest needs for youth leaders is encouragement and resources.
their local church. Maybe you are a parent navigating the teenage
Many leaders are volunteers and need help finding Bible study
years, or you are concerned for the young people at your church
materials and curriculum. A quick google search of “free youth
who are looking for someone to work with them. Maybe you are
ministry resources” will get you started. There are tons of free
the person who is trying to figure out how to connect with them
resources available to be used in ministry. Also, don’t forget
and help them grow spiritually. Whatever the case, I hope this
that the International Youth Department and the National Youth
article is beneficial and helps get the wheels turning! While there
Leaders Association (NYLA) are here to help. We would love to
is no formula for youth ministry and no cookie-cutter approach,
provide you with resources for ministry and training to help you
this article offers four key concepts to focus on.
personally grow as a leader.
1. Focus on getting students together. Gathering is essential,
3. Focus on using gifts in the church. As your group gathers
no matter the size of the group. Gathering builds community.
and grows, look for opportunities for them to give to the greater
Whether you gather in a church classroom, a fellowship hall, a gym,
life of the church. Encouraging them to give their time, energy,
a home, a park, or a coffee shop. The relational aspect of gathering
and resources will help them see the broader picture of what
together is key when it comes to ministering to students. You may
they are a part of and will integrate them into the overall life of
not have a state-of-the-art youth center (and most don’t), but you
the church. The church needs the energy and vision of the next
do have the power of relationship, which trumps everything. Start
generation. Help your group realize that they play an essential
by capitalizing on relationships because teens want to know they
role in the church and that what they have to give matters!
are loved and accepted. Offering teens a loving and accepting
4. Focus on ministry in the community. One of the most
environment to gather with other teens and adults who care about
important things you can do is give teens an outlet to put their
them, builds trust and opens doors wide for ministry.
faith into action outside the walls of the church. Help them grow,
2. Focus on the spiritual growth. Getting students together
and help them give by creating opportunities for them make a
is great, but don’t let it stop there. Throwing a party is pretty
difference in the community and beyond. As you involve your
easy, but don’t forget that the overall goal is to get your teens to
teens in making a difference in the world around them, you’ll find
grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. As you gather, build in time
that it will make an incredible difference inside them.
for growth. This intimidates a lot of leaders because they feel
These concepts work together to lay a foundation for quality
inadequate, they don’t know where to start, or they see a lack of
ministry to happen. No matter the style of ministry you have,
resources to do what other ministries are doing. If you do not have
a great place to start is by focusing on getting teens together, building spiritual growth, using their gifts, and going into the community. One last thing for you as a leader: focus on gleaning. Glean from other leaders by getting connected, asking questions, having conversations about ministry, reading about it, and listening to podcasts. Do whatever you have to do to better serve the teens under your care.
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Jared Waldrop is the student pastor at the Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, TN and has served as the president of the National Youth Leaders Association. He and his wife, Ashley, have 4 children: Ava, Camden, Braylon, and Griffin. Their passion is to see teens make the connection between real life and real faith, and for leaders everywhere to be encouraged and resourced. You can connect with Jared on Twitter @jaredwaldrop.
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Seventy Years Strong Extraordinary Caregivers
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Staying involved with their church, theirdaily workgestures in the community, The foundation of healthcare is built on the and their family has kept this couple’s love of extraordinary caregivers through the years. strong! by Esmerelda Lee by Esmerelda Lee
enjoy an inspiring old love stories. Favorites like
adhere to a strong work ethic. Mitchell attributes his
enior Living is an industry that requires passion, leave everything completely sparkling. I have noticed An Affair to Remember, Love is a Many Splendid sons’ successes to their mother. He did say that he innovation, senior living than somewhen a caregiver wrote a note and left it in a resident’s Thing,and andvision. othersNew move me more and Betty believed in giving their children “some communities are being built each year with the socks, after she lickings,” laundered that the customers clothing. Each of the modern-day love stories on the Hallmark good helped too. latest innovation, design, aesthetics. to Customers encouraging note found by the client people when she Channel. Thereand is something be said about the In a was world where so many focus on their purity and innocence of thecompetition courtship and own happiness and life-altering decisions and their families benefit greatly from and loveleast expected. These small, yetmake deeply enriching acts depicted through old movies. I am also honored to based on these motives, I asked Betty and growth within the market. However, while innovation of kindness, have been little miracles I have seen fromMitchell see these love stories played out in real life through if they were happy throughout the sixty-nine years and technology are a definite quality to look for when ordinary people. Yes, the big picture of caregiving is older adults. Couples that fell in love and stayed of marriage. “We always worked it out, and if we choosing a senior living community, the core of any a calling; however, the actions of caregivers can make in love through a world war, the Depression, life didn’t laugh at each other, we found someone or successfulchallenges, senior livingraising community is its employees. community extraordinary. Many and burying loved ones area senior living something to laugh about. You’ll havemay problems in Each employee involved in senior living is a caregiver speak of grand gestures made by their employees couples that loved for life. marriage, but who doesn’t? You just have to talk it Bettyand andservant-minded. Mitchell Lyle are a local Cleveland by nature—giving Many of these monthly or annually, to me, it will always be the out,” Mitch but, replied. couple that met in the first grade at When I asked if they ever fought, amazing people can be found at the back of the kitchen daily attention to detail and anticipation of another’s Arnold Memorial School. For Mitchell it they looked puzzled. “Who doesn’t washing dishes, mopping and vacuuming floors, needs that really create success. was love at first sight. Betty believes that fight? We are both so different, and serving meals, or dressing and grooming the elderly My boys love their Mama. Now that they are older, the grinning first-grader grew on her we like different things. When we and disabled. on Mother’s Day, I sometimes receive a card. But, even over time. According to Mitchell, they fought, the one with the strongest Several times during on my each careerother as a caregiver on special occasions whencase I do won.” not, it never fazes me.added, were “sweet” but did not Mitchell also and administrator, I have been totally without words Daily, when I need them to take out the trash, clean up made get serious until after World War II. “We compromised, but Betty Mitchell the Navy in 1943 compromises. I am still at how caregivers whoenlisted have soinlittle themselves, after I cook, or unload mythe car,most they do it without (much) and stayed out to sea for most of that surprised that she chose would seek ways to give to others. I have witnessed complaining. In the same way, I have come to realizeme.”In time. He remembers a year and half Betty’sare much softer voice, when a resident ran out of toiletries, and a caregiver that momentary acts of kindness appreciated in she said, going by before his feet even touched “If there is something to fight about, secretly purchased toiletries weekly and placed it in caregiving, but the foundation of healthcare is built on dry land. But each week when mail there is something worth saving.” the resident’s so she would nevercarrier, know the the daily gestures of caring through the years. was shower, delivered to his aircraft On August 22, 2016, Betty and difference.Betty’s I haveunrelenting witnessed a letters caregiver go I have been blessed toMitchell have many extraordinary andnightly her faith Lyle will celebrate their that heapartment would return home kept their love strong. into a resident’s caregiversseventieth work alongside me through the years, wedding anniversary. Today, these Mitchell and Betty were finally reunited lifelong Clevelandtoresidents live atMy Garden Plaza at while the When resident was asleep, and it would be impossible name them all. after the war, they dated for eight short months Cleveland Senior Living. Their apartment wash his dirty dishes, and prayer is that people reading this article will go out of has little before they were married. After graduating college, awards they won from serving in their vocations their way to show those “extraordinary Betty became a school teacher with Cleveland City and in their community, war-torn photographs givers” in their own lives genuine Schools, and Mitchell went to work for the railroad. of family members, and beside each recliner is a Any healthcare and Later he became one of the members of our City tatteredappreciation. and worn Bible. is only Council. Theyretirement still laughcommunity at each other and as with each When asked what was the secret to loving other. There are also days where laughter and beautiful as the hearts of the people each other through sixty-nine years of marriage, the talkinginare silent. On those days, them. Second CorinthiansFox 9:15News they both stated, “Stay busy so you don’t get into anchors aresays, the “Thanks only voices heard in the be to God for hisapartment. trouble!” Betty and Mitchell were married at First Mitchell said it best, “What she forgets, I can inexpressible gift!” (RSV). You, Baptist Church in 1946, and were always involved in remember. When she laughs, I am happy, and even ourwere courageous caregivers. their church, work, and family. They had two sons. though there days she didn’t like me, she
Both Tony and David were strong boys, raised by a strong, no-nonsense working mother. Betty was loving, but she always made it clear that her sons would love education like she did, and they would
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The Joy of a Small Note The adventure of writing encouraging notes is a small task that brightens the day and blesses the recipient.
R
by Glenda Prichard
ecently after an exhausting day both physically
the way I viewed the remaining hours of that day. It also
and emotionally, I found a nugget of joy and
reminded me that I can touch a life with a card, a pen,
surprise waiting for me in my mailbox. After
and a stamp.
sorting through the bills, grocery flyers, and the
I might not be able to cure diseases or bring about
postcards proclaiming we had won a new car or trip,
world peace, but I can touch a life by taking time to
tucked in between these items of mail I found a small
send a note or letter to someone. Beckett’s note not only
envelope with my name and address written on the
changed the dynamics of the remaining hours in that
front. I felt my heart delight in the joy of finding this
day but also changed the dynamics of my heart. I have
small note just for me. As I opened the envelope,
challenged myself to send at least one card a week to
inside was tucked an enormous gift. My five-year-old
someone I know or maybe even someone I don’t really
grandson had made me a card. This card oozed love. All
know like the mailman, or paper carrier, maybe that
decked out in Spiderman stickers on the front and inside
new mom in my church who is trying to master that
were the sweet words . . . scribbled in five-year-old
new schedule her life has taken on with the arrival of
handwriting: “I love you Grammy, from Beckett.”
her newborn, or maybe my grandchild’s teacher. Sincere
That simple card, with those simple words changed
notes can say thanks for being a part of the village that
the dynamics of my day! I was reminded of the joy
is helping not only my grandchild but also all other
we can bring to others through a simple card. I have
recipients to be all God desires for them. Maybe you
always delighted in pens, paper, cards, and stationery.
would like to join me in this adventure. I am almost
I enjoy preparing cards for others. My husband and I
certain that we will be as Roy Lessin says best: “ . . .
have always found a large degree of fun in leaving a
abundantly joyful, exceedingly peaceful, extremely
note written on the bathroom mirror for one another,
hopeful, and overwhelmingly blessed.” Psalm 118:24
or a card tucked under the bed pillows or placed on the
says, “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice
driver’s seat of the car. I am reminded that no matter
and be glad in it” (ESV). Enjoy the adventure of the
the age, everyone loves getting personal cards and
small note!
letters in the mail. In our world of social media (texting instead of a phone call), we often forget the power that a simple card can have on a person’s life. That simple note from Beckett I received on that hectic day changed
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Marriage Makes Us More Like Christ
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It’s a choice: walk away from the marriage or learn to love unconditionally like Christ. by Rachel Smith
was only eighteen years old the day I said “I do”
to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the
in front of all my family and friends. And just like
renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test
any other bride, I dreamed that I would live happily
and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and
ever after. But now almost ten years later, I realize marriage is about much more than just happiness. I’ve
perfect will” (Rom. 12:2 NIV). After God transformed me as a wife, I learned
also learned that being committed to another person
to love my husband through all his imperfections. I
for the rest of my life is one of the most challenging
learned to forgive the way God forgives me. I learned to
things anyone could ever experience. Yes, marriage has
focus on the positive things in my marriage rather than
brought me happiness, but more important, it has made
the negative ones. It was as if God had taken a blindfold
me more like Christ.
off my eyes and I could finally see marriage the way
Back in 2014, my husband and I were headed
He designed it. It was never meant to be a fairytale that
toward divorce. We had been struggling for a long time,
we see on the movie screen. Marriage was designed to
and we had little hope that our marriage could survive.
be a perfect example of just how much Jesus loves us
My husband admitted to pornography addiction,
through all our sins, failures, and disappointments.
infidelity, and other sins. I wanted to leave, I wanted to
Once my husband saw the changes in me, he
give up, but I just knew that divorce couldn’t be God’s
too wanted to be transformed. He gave his heart to
plan for my life. I had a choice to make; I could walk
Christ, became a new creation, and our marriage was
away from my marriage, or I could be like Jesus and
completely restored. We aren’t perfect, and we don’t
learn to love unconditionally.
have a perfect marriage, but we love each other the way
After crying out to God and begging for His guidance, I knew what I had to do. I had to allow God to completely transform me as a wife so I could think and love like Christ. For God’s Word says, “Do not conform
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God loves us. Rachel Smith is a blogger, speaker, and mentor. She teaches a couple's class at her church Cross Connection, and hosts a marriage conference annually. She is currently in seminary school to become a certified biblical marriage counselor. She helps others learn God's design for marriage at www.transformedwife.com.
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The Bright Side of Life
Next to abiding in the warmth of God’s presence, the benefits of sunshine can improve your mood, sleep, and bone health.
C
by Evan Tyler Fox
ounting down the days yet? It won’t be long until summer is officially here. Just a few short weeks and school will be out, the weather will be just right, and for many of us, that tropical paradise we longed for while scraping our frost-coated cars will at last be a reality. Whether you’re taking a trip to the coasts of Central America or just resting by your pool here in Chattanooga, no matter how you plan to soak up the sun this summer, here are a few benefits of sunshine to keep in mind. 1. Look on the bright side. Have you ever wondered why we naturally opt for beachfronts and tropical climates when dreaming up the ideal summer get-away? It’s not just coincidence; it’s physiology! Serotonin, a neurotransmitter known as the “feel good hormone,” is released in the body during sunshine exposure, producing a relaxed, positive mood. So the next time you’re feeling a bit gloomy and need a natural pick-meup, try getting out under the sun reading, bird watching, having a picnic, or going for a prayer walk. You might just come back with a brighter outlook on life! 2. Struggling to sleep well? It seems as though more and more people are struggling to get enough hours of sleep. Could it be that a root issue is something as simple as getting enough sunshine? You might be skeptical, but melatonin, the hormone responsible for initiating sleepiness, has a strong relation to sunshine exposure. Getting adequate sunshine helps to ensure that your body’s circadian rhythm stays in sync so you’re not wide awake when you should be asleep.
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3. Overcoming osteoporosis. Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis? Would you like to avoid it? If so, sunshine can help! Sunshine is by far the best source of vitamin D, which your body requires to absorb calcium. You might think that you need more dairy to avoid weak bones, but maybe all you need is to get outdoors. We’ve all heard the saying “got milk?” The better question is “got sunshine?” From improving mood, sleep, and bone health, it’s quite clear that getting adequate sunshine is more critical and beneficial than initially anticipated. As you incorporate more sunshine into your daily routine, remember to protect your witness by being modest and to protect your skin from overexposure (apply protection when exposed more than 15 minutes). Malachi 4:2 promises “But to you who fear My name the Sun of righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings” (NKJV). The healing benefits of sunshine are available to all, but God promises specifically to them that revere Him a special healing that the sun simply cannot provide. There is only one Son that can provide health to the whole being, and to abide in the warmth of His presence is our greatest need.
Evan Tyler Fox, originally from Greeneville, TN, is the health promotions liaison for Health Made Simple, a local Christian health ministry that provides holistic health education to Chattanooga churches and businesses. For more information about how Health Made Simple can serve your church, visit health-madesimple.com.
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Spending Time with God
I
He awaits you, but it’s your choice. by Yada Draper
n the solitude of the Father, I know my heart is still. I hear
world and spit at my name. You search for ways of satisfaction
Him whisper, “My bride, your light is dim. The lover of My
in which only I can provide and sustain you with.
soul is crying out for you. He longs for you. He is lacking a
part of Himself—YOU.
My love, which do you choose—Me or the world? There is no pit too deep that My love is not deeper still. Lift up your
I hear Him whisper to the one who feels empty and
face for I am with you in this very moment with arms open
hopeless, "My child, my daughter, come up closer. Climb this
wide; gazing at your beauty, I await my bride. Will you come
mighty hill. As deep cries out to deep, you are in my heart and
home to Me?"
I am in you. No man can love you fully except through me.
No deep theology or words of man could ever present the
You belong to no one except me. You are not my property, but
greatness of my God. The human vocabulary only dilutes the
a treasure of fine gold. You are not just a person in whom I
very essence and the beauty and power of God Almighty. His
created for My enjoyment of receiving your love, but you are
chambers are open wide awaiting you. You are His love. It may
My bride. I cover you with a veil of protection, and kiss you
be a story of a prodigal. It may be one who just simply forgot
with the kisses of romance. I love you with a holy, divine love
to spend that intimate time with Him today. There's a spot in
in which no man could ever comprehend. I give you gifts in
His throne room that only you can fill. Stepping into that place
which you receive when you do My will in obedience and in
of constant communion and prayer because He awaits anx-
humble love—not for what you can get out of obeying my
iously for you. With His whole heart in love with every detail
commands, but simply because you are in love with me..
of your life, He awaits you. He's calling you up higher. You can
Beloved, I am not a forceful God, for I AM.
turn your back and continue on with the cares of life, or you
I created you with reasoning willpower. You have a choice.
can run to the throne room and let Him become your life. It's
Either live in tune with your inner man, focused on heavenly things and in love with Me in complete surrender for Me to use you in mighty ways throughout the earth. You love the
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your choice. My name is Yada Mariah and I am from the small town Cleveland, Tennessee. I am so in love and on fire for this man named Jesus Christ who first loved me. My passion and desire is to be a missionary to the world and a bondservant to my Lord and my God all for His glory!
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Office-Based Surgery
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A growing number of surgeries are being performed in doctors’ offices rather than in hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers. by Dr. James White
urgeons are doing more than just checkups in their offices these days. Advances in medical technology have made it possible for physicians to perform more advanced and
more complex surgical procedures in their offices. Whether it is vein surgery, skin cancer excisions, tummy-
• General anesthesia, which involves the total loss of consciousness, pain sensation, and protective airway responses. From the simple removal of a mole to breast augmentation/ reduction, liposuction, hernia repairs, or knee arthroscopies, a rapidly growing number of surgeries are being performed in
tucks, breast augmentations, facelifts, or complex biopsies; these
doctors’ offices rather than in hospitals or ambulatory surgical
procedures can be safely completed in an office-based surgery
centers. More complex procedures are likely to become common
suite. Since most patients want to avoid an overnight hospital
in the near future.
stay after surgery, ambulatory surgical procedures have become
At last review in 2005, an estimated 10 million procedures
very popular. That’s why almost one-half of all surgeries are
were performed annually in doctors’ offices—twice the number
now being done in an outpatient facility, either connected to a
of office-based surgeries performed in 1995. Today, about one
hospital or in a separate surgical center. More recently, though,
out of ten surgeries are performed in a doctor’s office.
there has been a growing trend for surgery to be done right in a
In considering your options when surgery is contemplated,
doctor’s office. Office-based surgery can offer the convenience
here are some items that you should consider before
of having a procedure done in a more comfortable setting and
undergoing surgery in a doctor’s office. Ideally, anesthesia
with a quick return home. Charges associated with ambulatory
during larger surgical cases should be delivered or supervised
surgery are less than fees charged at a large hospital. Charges
by a person extensively trained in anesthesia techniques like a
associated with ambulatory surgery completed in an office
certified nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist.
setting are substantially lower. The same anesthetic techniques used in hospitals and
Anesthesia needs are determined by your medical condition as well as by the type of operation you will have
ambulatory surgical centers are used in office-based surgery.
completed. A doctor’s office should have the necessary
They include:
emergency drugs, equipment, and procedures in place to care
• Local anesthesia, which provides numbness to a small
for you in the rare event of a life-threatening complication.
area of the body, such as a dermatologist might use to numb the
Many states require licensing or accreditation by a recognized
skin around a mole before removing it.
agency. These agencies regularly inspect such surgery offices to
• Monitored anesthesia (sedation/analgesia), during
ensure that minimum standards of patient care and safety are
which a patient receives medications that relieve pain and
met. Ask your doctors if their surgical office suites have been
make the patient drowsy. During surgery, the patient’s vital
accredited by the state Medical Board and by an independent
signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level,
accreditation agency. Accreditation thresholds ensure that a
will be watched closely in order to avoid sudden changes or
certain accountability and attention to detail have been attained
complications.
by your surgeon and your surgery facility.
• Regional anesthesia, which can include spinal blocks, epidural blocks, or extremity blocks. Spinal and epidural blocks involve interrupting sensation from the legs or abdomen by injecting local anesthetic medication in or near the spinal canal. Other blocks can be performed for surgery on your extremities, or limbs, blocking sensations from the arm or leg.
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Dr. James E. White is a board-certified general surgeon by the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons. His office, Advanced Surgical Concepts (ASC) is located at 2290 Ogletree Ave, Suite 112 in the Hamilton Office Park across from the Hamilton YMCA. ASC offers a variety of cosmetic procedures including varicose vein procedures, laser skin resurfacing, facial fillers, minimal invasive surgery, and liposculpture.
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Constant Yet Changing Passing the baton to new fountains and areas of life helps to step into the unknown but constant nature of God.
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by Mead Vest
he world seems to be in a constant state of flux. The older I get the faster time seems to go by. In this state of change that seems to be swirling all around, having a steady routine seems to be a high priority to create a peaceful life. I like order, structure, and having a plan. I can be flexible but I like flexibility with parameters. However, God doesn’t always work within expectations. You can’t always look at the past and forecast the future based on circumstances. In the past year or so I was faced with several big decisions, one of which was to move out of a position in which I had been serving for seven years. This position was actually an extension of something I had been actively engaged in for about twenty years in a different manner. I felt like moving out of this position would be saying goodbye to a part of my life that had held my heart for two decades. I would loose the connections and the mentoring opportunities I so valued. It was a difficult decision, since I knew that passing the baton to someone else meant a shift in much of what was familiar. My logical nature and my pros and cons list told me that it didn’t make sense to give up that area of service; however, I had an overwhelming feeling that it was time. I made the decision, which opposed all logic. I can’t say I had peace about it, but I knew I couldn’t ignore the overwhelming feeling to pass the baton. A year later I was faced with several more big decisions. This time one of the decisions was related to
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another area of my life in which I have been engaged in service for more than a decade. On my logical list, the pros of leaving outweighed the cons and demanded me to make an exit; yet, my inner soul knew I had to stay. I needed to continue working where I was, even though I knew that I was saying yes to an unknown. Things were changing and I didn’t have a clear outlook of what my future held and yet I was compelled to stay put. It didn’t make sense and it certainly wasn’t the same answer I had received about a year prior. In fact, it was the exact opposite. One time my logical side told me to stay when I was compelled to go. The second time it made no practical or logical sense for me to continue on in that area of service, but I had to continue anyway. While God remained constant, He was constantly changing— changing my circumstances; changing my perspective; changing the way I responded. I chose to rely less on the stability of what I was accustomed to and instead step out into the unknown. My decisions defied logic, and to the casual observer may have appeared irrational, but the continual change in my life was based on the constant nature of God. Mead Vest is married with seven children. She is passionate about classical education and serves on the school board of Candies Creek Academy associated with Candies Creek Baptist Church. She has homeschooled for over twenty years and is in leadership with a nonprofit that promotes competitive speech and debate for high school students. She is an avid organizer and an essential oils enthusiast.
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My Mother, My Dreamer, My Protector “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” —Agatha Christie
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by Delaney Walker y mother was my first
While the imagination of a child
mother has spent years protecting—
protector. The first nine
is wondrous, the imagination of a
first with her body and now with
months of my life were
parent, fueled by hope, is fearsome.
her support.
spent sheltered in her womb, and
She cheered as I took my first steps,
hers were the first arms where I
encouraged my scholastic growth,
opportunity to support mothers
found my rest. Her love sprung
and supported me enough to make
in being their children’s first
from wonder and formed into a
the monsters of doubt and fear look
protectors. The goal is not to make
deep, abiding, determination to
like sock puppets.
the decision for her. Our mission
guide, to care, and to protect. Her
Before I proved myself, she
At New Hope we have the
is to empower her to make life-
heart made room for me during
believed in me. In Psalms, David
affirming decisions by providing
those long months of pregnancy
references the Lord knitting him
help, hope, and accurate information
from the first bout of morning
together in his mother’s womb.
through free, confidential services
sickness and through those
David, like those before and after
and community education. We are
restless nights.
him, was created with intention
blessed with the unique privilege
and with purpose. And as
to believe in her so she, in turn, can
mother began to dream for me. Long
underwhelming as I find myself,
believe in her child.
before my first conscious thought,
the Lord created me with purpose
her mind was alight with possibility.
as well. It was this very purpose my
As I was being formed, my
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Delaney Walker is the development director at New Hope Pregnancy Care Center. She is an avid fan of reading, exercising, and making silly faces at babies in the grocery store.
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Take Care of the Skin You’re In
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May Is Melanoma Awareness Month by Hailey Armstrong Gaskin
uring the month of May, the spring season is in full bloom, and summer is just around the corner. This time of year, many people begin to spend more time outside, enjoying longer daylight hours and abundant sunshine. While this might seem harmless, it’s important to take care of the skin you’re in and protect it from the sun’s damaging rays. In recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month and to advance its mission of Making Communities Healthier,® Starr Regional Medical Center wants to ensure community members know the signs and symptoms of melanoma as well as other forms of skin cancer. The hospital also encourages the practice of healthy habits that can help prevent this increasingly common and potentially deadly disease.
Understanding Melanoma
Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in young adults (ages 25 to 29) and one of the more dangerous types of skin cancer. According to the Melanoma Research Foundation, more than 76,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed throughout 2016, and an estimated 10,000 Americans will likely die from the disease. What’s even more alarming is that while the prevalence of many cancers has declined in recent years, melanoma rates have been increasing for the past three decades. However, the good news is that melanoma can be treated quite successfully, if it’s caught early. Because new skin spots and growths are part of the natural aging process, it can be difficult to tell when it’s more serious than just a freckle. “We know that 90 percent of melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun,” said Hailey Armstrong Gaskin, FNP-C with Starr Regional Medical Clinic in Etowah. “Essentially, we all have some level of risk, which is why we encourage our patients to be diligent about applying sunscreen, performing monthly skin checks, and taking other precautions to protect their skin year-round.”
Spotting Melanoma
One of the best ways people can spot melanoma early is to perform regular self-exams. Self-exams are best performed by scanning the entire body for any new or changing skin growths in a well-lit room. For hard-to-see areas, use a handheld mirror, or ask a friend or family member to help. To make sure changes are recognized in a timely manner, Gaskin recommends performing these skin checks monthly. To conduct a proper skin check, Gaskin recommends using the ABCDE rule, a simple guide for determining if a growth may be cancerous. If the skin shows any of the following signs, schedule an appointment with a primary care doctor for further assessment. Check to see if . . .
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Asymmetry—the mole or freckle is cut in half, vertically or horizontally, and it does not match. Border—the mole or freckle has irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred borders. Color—the color of the mole or freckle is inconsistent and contains shades of brown and black, or patches of pink, red, white or blue. Diameter—the mole or freckle is larger than six (6) millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser). Evolving—any mole or freckle changes size, shape, or color. Other potential warning signs of melanoma include: • A sore that does not heal; • The spread of pigment from the border of a spot into surrounding skin; • Redness or new swelling beyond the border of the freckle or mole; • A change in sensation—itchiness, tenderness or pain; or • Changes to the surface of a mole, such as scaliness, oozing, bleeding or the appearance of a bump or nodule. While these are good general rules of thumb, some melanomas do not fall into any of the above categories. For any changes to existing moles or freckles or new growths that do not resemble other existing skin spots, it is best to be proactive and talk to a doctor. For those who do not have a primary care physician, Gaskin is accepting new patients or Starr Regional has a physician finder located on its website at StarrRegional.com.
Preventing Melanoma
While melanoma is an aggressive and dangerous form of cancer, it is also largely preventable. Individuals who spend a lot of time outdoors can minimize their risk by practicing the following healthy sun habits: • Apply sunscreen daily • Protect skin with clothing, a hat, and sunglasses • Seek shade while outdoors • Schedule outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid the sun’s most intense hours • Reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors. “We encourage people to be smart about sun exposure. Simple steps like applying sunscreen, wearing a hat, and seeking shade while outdoors can significantly lower your risk of developing skin cancer,” said Gaskin. “For those who spend a lot of time in the sun, regularly monitoring the skin is absolutely critical and potentially life-saving.” Hailey Armstrong Gaskin, FNP-C, is a graduate of McMinn Central High School and Tennessee Wesleyan University where she was a standout basketball player. A graduate Tennessee Tech as a certified family nurse practitioner, she started Starr Regional Medical Clinic—Etowah in June 2016 and sees patients two years and older in the clinic and is accepting new patients.
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